butterfingered
adjective: Clumsy or careless, especially frequently dropping things.
zen
noun: An activity, approach, state of mind, etc., emphasizing intuition and insights, instead of fixation on goals. adjective: Calm, peaceful, unruffled.
hightail
adjective: Archaic. Named or called.
pinnacle
noun: 1. The highest point. 2. An architectural ornament capping a tower, buttress, etc. verb tr.: 1. To reach the peak of …
hackle
noun: 1. Hairs or feathers on the neck or back of some animals that stand up when the animal is agitated. 2. …
carapace
noun: 1. A hard shell on the back of animals such as turtles, crabs, etc. 2. An attitude developed as a protective …
rostrum
noun: 1. A platform, stage, dais, etc., for public speaking. 2. A beaklike projection on a warship, used for ramming another ship. …
savvy
verb: To understand or know. noun: Know-how, practical knowledge, or shrewdness. adjective: Shrewd or knowledgeable, especially in practical matters.
bivouac
noun: A temporary encampment, in the open air, typically without tents or cover. verb intr.: To take shelter temporarily for the night.
festoon
noun: A decorative chain or string, of flowers, leaves, ribbons, etc., hanging between two points. verb tr.: To make or hang festoons; …
balk
noun: 1. A check or hindrance. 2. A defeat or disappointment. 3. A beam or rafter. 4. A ridge; an unplowed strip …
woodshed
noun: 1. A place for storing firewood. 2. A place for administering punishment. 3. A place for intensive practice, especially music practice. …
diffidence
noun: Timidity or shyness.
intransigence
noun: Unwillingness to compromise, especially from an extreme position.
mummery
noun: An absurd, pretentious, or hypocritical performance.
soporific
adjective: 1. Inducing sleep. 2. Sleepy or drowsy. 3. Dull or monotonous. noun: Something that induces sleep.
vulnerary
noun: Something used for the healing of wounds. adjective: Useful in healing of wounds.
Oakley
noun: A complimentary ticket or pass. Also known as an Annie Oakley.
Orwellism
noun: Something misleading, such as a word or phrase used euphemistically or ambiguously for propaganda purposes.
Yarborough
noun: In a card game, a weak hand, especially one in which no card is above a nine.
Pinkerton
noun: A detective.
Apgar
noun: A method of assessing a newborn’s health. Also known as Apgar score.
Kentish fire
noun: Prolonged cheering.
Trojan
noun: 1. A person from Troy. 2. One who exhibits great stamina, energy, and hard work. 3. A merry fellow. 4. In …